The latest Xinjiang travel guide covers multiple essential tourist routes, including the Kanas Loop Route, Yili Loop Route, Kanas-Yili Loop Route, Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route, and Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route, with itinerary durations ranging from 5-7 days to 17 days, suitable for travelers with different time and budget constraints.?
Kanas Loop Route: This route takes about 5-7 days and allows you to appreciate fairyland-like attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City. The emerald-green waters of Kanas Lake and the primitive wooden cabin life in Hemu Village are all scenic beauties that cannot be missed.?
Yili Loop Route: This route takes 6-10 days, and along the way, you can visit the stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, and Xiata. The scenery of the Tianshan Mountains here is absolutely breathtaking.?
Kanas-Yili Loop Route: Combining the best of Kanas and Yili, this itinerary takes approximately 11-13 days. This route allows you to appreciate the most essential natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang all at once.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: A self-driving tour around Northern Xinjiang takes 13-17 days, where you can enjoy various landforms such as deserts and Gobi, snowy mountains, and grasslands. It is an unforgettable self-driving journey.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: This route also takes 13-17 days and will take you to appreciate the perfect fusion of human landscapes and natural scenery such as the Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, and Taklamakan Desert.?
In addition, there are some specific itinerary recommendations, such as the 6-day Altay tour route in Xinjiang. Starting from Altay, you can visit attractions such as the Lonely Tree, Baihaba Village, Kanas, Hemu, and experience the perfect combination of snowy scenery and wooden cabins.?
. Alternatively, choose the 9-night, 10-day in-depth tour of Xinjiang to experience the winter charm of southern Xinjiang, including attractions such as Urumqi, Salt Lake, Tuyugou Mazhavillage, Turpan, Lop Nur Village, and more.?
In terms of packing and pre-trip information, it is important to note that a pass needs to be obtained in advance for border scenic areas to avoid making a trip for nothing.?
. At the same time, depending on the season, suitable attractions and itineraries can be selected, such as Karakjun, Sayram Lake, Bayinbrook, Xiata, etc., each with its own characteristics and best viewing periods.?
The above information is for reference only. Specific itinerary and attraction selection need to be adjusted according to personal interests and time arrangements. During the trip, it is recommended to understand the local weather and traffic conditions in advance to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary.?